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Show Get Group Pix TodayToday Is the final day for the taking of organizational pictures for the 1961 Utonian, reports Dick Aamodt, editor of the yearbook.Pictures will be taken in Union 160 until 5 p.m. They will Include fraternities, sororities, service groups, and other campus organizations.Vol. 70, No. 63Salt Lake City, Utah, January 19, 1961United Fund Awards Fair Share to UtesThe University has received the Fair Share Award from the United Fund for the sixth consecutive year, it was announced Wednesday.THE UNIVERSITY employees contributed $8,476.87 and again received recognition for a job wellAfrican Spot May Prove 'Significant'"The emergence of Africa into world affairs will prove to be one of the most significant events in the next 50 years."THIS QUOTE, taken from Dr. Grover Rich, descriptively presents one of the major problems of our day.This issue will be discussed under the title, "The Emergence of Africa," today when Mr. Ian Adams, British Consul, will speak to the faculty and the students at 11 a.m. in Orson Spencer Hall auditorium.Mr. Adams is appearing through the auspices of the Institute of International Studies. He is currently British Consul in Denver.In the words of Dr. Rich, "Mr. Adams is thoroughly acquainted with current events in Africa, Every student interested in the future of this continent should attend."Mr. Adams has had extensive service in various departments of the British foreign service, He has served in Saigon, Laos, Cambodia, and London.IN THE LEVANT Department, in 1958, he dealth with the crises in Irag and Jordan.Ian Adams received degrees in the fields of philosophy, politics, and economics. He was a student at the Canadian National Defense College in Kingston, Ontario, during 1959 and 1960.Lt. Col. Fred C. Johnson, USAF, Professor of Air Science and Drive Chairman, said 59.3 per cent of all employees contributed to the fund.Col. Johnson said, "I would like to thank all team workers and all contributors for making this sixth award possible for the University."PRES. A. RAY OLPIN stated that "the award is a reflection of the interest of the faculty and employees in the education, health, and welfare problems of the city and state, and a manifestation of their dedication to making this area a better place to live."The President added that this is the third consecutive year that Col. Johnson has spearheaded the efforts of a large committee on the campus to raise the quota assigned the University.Senate Bows to Execs, Accepts NSA Bill VetoProm Ducats Begin Sale Today in Union"Une Soiree a Versailles,"Tickets for the Junior Prom, "Une Soiree a Versailles," will go on sale today for $6.50 per couple, according to junior class officers.TICKETS will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Huddle Room ticket booth. At other times they will be available at the Union information desk.Slated for Jan. 27, the dance will begin at 9:30 p.m. in the Union Ballroom.Preceding the dance will be a special concert by guest artist Andre Previn from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.A CHARGE of $7 per couplewill be made for tickets bought at the door.All tickets will be numbered for seating at the concert and early buyers will have first choice of seats.Previn, celebrated jazz pianist, will appear with Frankle Capp, drummer, and Red Mitchell, bassNew RushCampus Coeds Open Greek Door for Rushwinter informal rush to be held Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.Girls wishing to go through rush should release their names through the Dean of Women's office in the Park Building as soon as possible,Any University woman with a 2,0 overall college average who is presently carrying at least 12 credit hours is eligible for rush.The sororities participating will be Alpha Delta 'Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Phi Mu.14-10 Vote Means Student Poll on Controversial BillThe Senate accepted the veto of the Executive Council on Bill 61-3, creating five delegates elected by the student body to attend the NSA Congress next year in their meeting today. The vote was 14-10.In discussing the bill, Steve Brockbank said, "The bill should be seen by the students. They should say if theyMany members felt that the student body was not Interested enough In the NSA to vote on the bill.As a final note concerning the NSA, Bob Clark, National Student Association coordinator, gave an evaluation and philosophy of the role of USNSA on campus.Quoting from this report, "The NSA committee should be used for long-range programming. NSA on campus is the natural organ for this activity because it coordinates the student-faculty committees which initiate activities which will eventually affect the student"CONCERNING his own personal feelings, Bob Clark said, "I believe that the campus committee Is in a position to win the referendum if the question comes to this solution.¦"I feel that the students, when they have been given an opportunity to examine the facts and merits of the United States National Student Association, can reach no other decision than that our campus needs and will benefitLee Case, representing the ASUU Research committee, reported that a questionnaire is being prepared to determine the attitudes of the students concerning ASUU actM-tiesand student life in general.The survey will ge biven to approximately 300 students selected at random.Kathy Bagley was appointed by the Executive Council to replace Steve Holbrook as affiliated fresh-Debate Contest Features Utah, BYUBEGINNING at 12 noon today the teams will continue debating this year's subject, "Resolved: that the United States should adopt a program of compulsory health in-Jim Pitzer and Karlynn Hinman, assistant debate coach, are acting hosts, assisted debate managers, Julie Ford and Steve Wood.Originally scheduled to be an intramural tournament for all University of Utah debators, the meet came to include teapis,.irom Brig-ham Young and will now serve as a practice for both squads.Shovels Invade Education As Bennion Hall GrowsThe landscape of the University j always changing. Here a build-ag is being constructed; there,THE BUILDING pictured is the first phase in Milton Bennion Hall, the new education building.The first phase of the building was begun in December, 1958. This phase was occupied in January, 1960, and was completed in March of the same year.THE PHASE which is presently under construction will cost an e^ timated $700,000. The date of completion is tentatively set for May of 1962.The new building will supply an additional ten classrooms. In adr dition to the classrooms there will be an audio visual room and aGraduating Seniors To Fill Out FormsAll seniors expecting to graduate in the June commencement exercises are urged to make formal application to the Graduation Division, Park 104, as soon as possible.Often controversial, but always informative, the daily contact between the student and activities was the "Chrony."To the campus as a whole, the Daily Utah Chronicle offered coverage of campus, national, and international events. To the student interested in journalism, the Chronicle afforded the opporunity of working on a daily newspaper organized on a professional basis.The "Chrony" was produced through the combined efforts of the news and business staff. The editor, selected by the publications council, was responsible for seeing that the paper got printed each morning. The business side of the paper was handled by the business manager, who was also chosen by the publications council. The paper was primarily supported by funds appropriated by the Apportionment Board.154 |
